The Acorns School is a not applicable school in Ormskirk, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Acorns School currently has around 67 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.7% boys and 40.3% girls. Around 59.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (80.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 43 Ruff Lane, Ormskirk, L39 4QX |
| Website: | www.theacornsschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01695575486 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Joanne Hodson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134872 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/01/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 67 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 27 |
| White British | 80.60% | 54 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 3 |
| Other White | 4.50% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 3.00% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 3.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Church of England Primary School Greetby Hill , L39 2DP | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk St Anne's Catholic Primary School Aughton Street , Townend L39 3LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk West End School Grimshaw Lane , L39 1PA | 3out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Asmall Primary School Tennyson Drive , L39 3PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aughton Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Long Lane , Aughton L39 5AS | 4out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormskirk Grammar School Ruff Lane , L39 4QY | - not rated | 328 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Cross Hall High School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 418 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 728 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic High School St Anne's Road , L39 4TA | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minster Lodge School Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Acorns School 43 Ruff Lane , L39 4QX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 552 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Turning Point Academy Hants Lane, , Ormskirk L39 1PX | - not rated | 954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.